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Which nursing action is essential for a patient immediately after a renal biopsy?

A. Check blood glucose to assess for hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. B. Insert a urinary catheter and test urine for gross or microscopic hematuria. C. Monitor the blood urea nitrogen (BUN) and creatinine to assess renal function. D. Apply a pressure dressing and keep the patient on the affected side for 30 minutes.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Pressure and positioning post-biopsy prevent bleeding at the site.

Question 2 of 5

Which material is actively reabsorbed from the filtrate in the kidney tubule?

A. Na+ B. HCO3- C. Cl- D. H2O

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Sodium is actively reabsorbed, driving passive movement of other substances.

Question 3 of 5

Which list of structures is presented in the correct order in which urine passes through them on the way to the bladder?

A. Ureter, minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, papilla B. Renal pelvis, major calyx, minor calyx, papilla, ureter C. Papilla, minor calyx, major calyx, renal pelvis, ureter D. Minor calyx, major calyx, papilla, renal pelvis, ureter

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Urine flows from papilla through calyces to pelvis, then ureter.

Question 4 of 5

What does the renal system consists of?

A. 2 kidneys, 2 urethra, bladder, 1 ureter. B. 2 adrenal glands, 2 kidneys, 1 ureter, 2 urethra, bladder. C. 2 adrenal glands, 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 2 urethra, bladder. D. 2 kidneys, 1 urethra, bladder, 2 ureters.

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Renal system includes 2 kidneys, 2 ureters, 1 urethra, bladder.

Question 5 of 5

Complete the following sentence correctly. Antidiuretic hormone

A. stimulates our thirst B. causes the wall of the collecting duct of the nephron to increase in permeability to water. C. increases sodium (Na+) excretion at the kidneys. D. stimulates the adrenal glands to release aldosterone

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ADH increases collecting duct water permeability.

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